In vivo study | Ponesimod is a novel, potent and selective S1P1 receptor agonist. Ponesimod prevents edema formation, accumulation of inflammatory cells, and release of cytokines in the skin of delayed-type allergic mice. Ponesimod can prevent the increase of toe volume and joint inflammation in rats with adjuvant arthritis. Selective activation of S1P1 with ponesimod leads to a decrease in the number of peripheral blood lymphocytes and prevents lymphocyte-mediated tissue inflammation. ponesimod may exert its utility in animal models of autoimmunity and human autoimmune diseases through its effect on T cell and B cell blood cell numbers. Thus, ponesimod may be a new therapeutic option for the treatment of autoimmune diseases. Within one week after discontinuation of treatment, Ponesimod was eliminated and its medicinal effect was rapidly reversible. |